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In a fallen world filled with death, suffering, and natural disasters, many people live in pain, uncertainty, and hopelessness. People naturally ask questions. Can I have hope in a world that seems so uncertain? Will a day ever come when death and suffering will be no more? Christians have answers. …

In recent times, we’ve sadly seen many pastors and other church leaders (and whole denominations) change their stance on marriage, abortion, and other social issues. Of course, the ultimate reason for their changes is sin! But there is also a foundational reason as to why these changes have been happening. …

Hong Kong, China, Aug 28, 2019 / 06:05 pm (CNA).- The people of Hong Kong are no strangers to political protest. Large-scale demonstrations have rocked the island territory since early June, when an estimated 1 million marchers took to the streets, chanting and singing. The protests began as a response …

USA (MNN) — Americans are reeling from a tragic weekend. Two mass shootings, one in Dayton, Ohio and another in El Paso, Texas, killed at least 31 people in total. The gunman in El Paso opened fire in a Walmart when many families were back-to-school shopping. In Dayton, victims were gunned …

China (MNN) — An article from La Croix recently reported that China is warning local Christians not to speak up about persecution. That call to silence is unnerving for a country with more frequent arrests and demolitions, increased censorship, and other intensive religious restrictions. How bad is persecution in China? …

If movies have taught us anything—think Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jungle Book, even Snakes on a Plane—it’s that snakes are not to be trusted. For Christians, it’s a lesson that goes back to the Garden itself. Filmmakers hoping to offer a sympathetic depiction of these animals face quite the …

Based on religious affiliation (or lack thereof), the groups that display the highest levels of religious knowledge on this survey include Jews (who get an average of 18.7 out of 32 questions correct), self-described atheists (17.9) and self-described agnostics (17.0). Looked at another way, seven-in-ten Jewish respondents (69%) answer at …

Xinjiang, China, Jul 22, 2019 / 05:00 pm (CNA).- Chinese government officials denied mistreating the country’s ethnic Uighur population and said there is “no evidence” that the country is hostile to the minority group’s religion or culture, adding that the U.S. Secretary of State is spreading lies. According to a …

An Egyptian papyrus in the University of Basel’s collection in Basel, Switzerland, is very unique from all the other ancient papers in the collection. The papyrus contains a letter providing valuable insights into the world of the first Christians in the Roman Empire, not found anywhere else. The letter dates …